Compiled by Cameron McCullough Quite a gloom has pervaded Seaford during the last few days, caused by the disappearance of Mr. Mealmaker, a well-known visitor to the township. Mr. Mealmaker has spent practically every weekend at Seaford for some time past, and sometimes stayed for extended periods with Mr. and Mrs. Jones, who reside in the township. On Tuesday morning he set out in the best of spirits for a bathe in the surf. Mr. Jones’ dog accompanied him. Some visitors from Melbourne, noticing his clothes on the sand, and seeing no sign of a bather, became uneasy and an…
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PERFORMERS from BAM Arts in Frankston were the stars of the 2026 Special Olympics Australia opening ceremony last week. BAM Arts is an inclusive performing arts organisation for people living with disabilities. The performers have been preparing for weeks for the opening ceremony, which took place last Monday 19 October. The opening ceremony also featured another local, DJ Cooper Smith. The DJ is a regular feature at the Frankston Waterfront Festival. A statement from Frankston Council read that BAM Arts members “took to the stage at Margaret Court Arena to put on a show before the Games got underway, having…
AN investigation into an alleged stabbing at Mordialloc Pier is continuing. Police allege that two groups of young people began brawling on the Mordialloc Pier at about 5.45pm on 18 October. An 18-year-old sustained deep lacerations to his wrists during the incident. The 18-year-old Rowville man then ran to the Woolworths supermarket on Main Street, where emergency services were called. He was taken to hospital with “serious but non-life-threatening injuries”, a Victoria Police statement read. Shortly afterwards, police arrested three teenagers in relation to an alleged affray in the supermarket. In a statement, police said they will “investigate if this…
A P-plater is expected to lose his license and will face a magistrate after allegedly travelling more than 200km/h and evading officers in Carrum Downs yesterday evening. Somerville Highway Patrol officers were on patrol when they allegedly detected the BMW 230i travelling at 224km/h in the 100km/h zone on EastLink just after 8pm. Officers activated their lights and sirens in an attempt to intercept the vehicle, before it allegedly took off and continued to travel at a fast rate of speed. Police this morning arrested an 18-year-old Clyde North man after presenting to a police station. He was interviewed and…
THE sounds of saxophone will fill the air at Kingston City Hall next month during a free concert. Eight-piece band JAZZPARTY will perform a free concert at the hall on 15 November. The Melbourne band is led by vocalist Loretta Miller and saxophonist Darcy McNulty. The free concert will also feature local musicians Claire Mac and pHinioUS, and DJ Vince Peach from PBS’s Soul Time. The show begins at 2pm, 15 November, and concludes at around 4.30pm. It will take place at Kingston City Hall, 985 Nepean Highway in Moorabbin. For more information visit kingstonarts.com.au. Picture: Supplied